BS 6231:2006
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Electric cables. Single core PVC insulated flexible cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V for switchgear and controlgear wiring
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English
29-09-2006
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 Conductors
6 Insulation
7 Identification
8 Cable marking
9 Routine tests for finished cables
10 Sample tests for finished cables
11 Type tests for finished cables
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - Schedule of tests
Annex B (normative) - Measurement of insulation thickness
Annex C (normative) - Test conditions
Annex D (normative) - Method of test for voltage withstand
Bibliography
Describes construction and performance requirements, and gives methods of test, for single core, non-sheathed electric cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V that have PVC insulation.
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GEL/20/17
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6231(1998) and 05/30138592 DC. (07/2006) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2012. (12/2011)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
16
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British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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This British Standard specifies construction and performance requirements, and gives methods of test, for single core, non-sheathed electric cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V that have PVC insulation.
The types of cable specified in this standard are as follows:
Type BK - for a maximum conductor temperature of 70 °C (see Table 1);
Type CK - for a maximum conductor temperature of 90 °C (see Table 2).
These cables are intended for use in the wiring of switch, control, metering, relay and instrument panels of power switchgear, and for such purposes as internal connections in rectifier equipment and its motor starters and controllers. They are intended for use at alternating voltages not exceeding 600 V to earth, and direct voltages not exceeding 1000 V to earth. When installed in the equipment they are suitable for wiring circuits for which the prescribed alternating test voltage does not exceed 4 kV r.m.s. for 1 min.
A summary of the tests applicable to the cables is given in Annex A.
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| BS EN 60446:2007 | Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification. Identification of conductors by colours or alphanumerics |
| BS 7671:1992 | REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS |
| BS EN 60332-1-2 : 2004 | TESTS ON ELECTRIC AND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS - PART 1-2: TEST FOR VERTICAL FLAME PROPAGATION FOR A SINGLE INSULATED WIRE OR CABLE - PROCEDURE FOR 1 KW PRE-MIXED FLAME (IEC 60332-1-2:2004) |
| BS EN 50369:2005 | Liquid tight sheathing systems for cable management |
| BS EN 50363-3 : 2005 | INSULATING, SHEATHING AND COVERING MATERIALS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES - PART 3: PVC INSULATING COMPOUNDS |
| BS EN 60228:2005 | Conductors of insulated cables |
| BS EN 60811-1-1:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions. Tests for determining the mechanical properties - Section 1: Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions - Tests for determining the mechanical properties |
| BS EN 50356:2002 | Method for spark testing of cables |
| BS EN 50395 : 2005 | ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES |
| BS EN 50396 : 2005 | NON ELECTRICAL TEST METHODS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES |
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